PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kerr
vs
Korobeikin

180 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Korobeikin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kerr circles away.

Korobeikin has managed to clinch.
Kerr keeps control of Korobeikin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Korobeikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Korobeikin as the two fighters clinch.
Kerr tries for a takedown but Korobeikin manages to get underhooks.

Korobeikin breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Korobeikin.

Kerr gets a takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kerr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kerr's back!
Kerr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Korobeikin.
Kerr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Korobeikin wants to free his trapped foot but Kerr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kerr is trying to stand up here but Korobeikin is controlling him well.

Korobeikin is looking for a kimura here.
Kerr is not content to let Korobeikin control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korobeikin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korobeikin wants to pass the guard but Kerr is defending well.
Kerr is trying is best to control the position here.
Kerr is refusing to be controlled, as Korobeikin sits in half guard.
Korobeikin is pressing down on Kerr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kerr is holding on for now.
Kerr works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin forces his way into half guard.
Korobeikin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Korobeikin trying to mount his opponent but Kerr defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Korobeikin misses with a looping left.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Korobeikin misses.
Korobeikin looks to land a left hand but Kerr moved out of range nicely.
Kerr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kerr shoots in looking for a takedown. Korobeikin tries to sprawl out of it but Kerr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korobeikin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korobeikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerr was well out of range. Poor timing from Korobeikin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin shoots and misses

and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Korobeikin gets full guard.

Korobeikin looking for a guillotine here but Kerr defends easily.
Kerr working some strikes from top position.

Korobeikin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Korobeikin is looking for a triangle but Kerr pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerr is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pyotr Korobeikin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kerr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korobeikin connects with a single shot there.
Korobeikin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kerr tries to avoid it but Korobeikin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kerr to the ground. Kerr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kerr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Korobeikin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Korobeikin.
Korobeikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Korobeikin, not yet.
Kerr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Korobeikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Korobeikin, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korobeikin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerr defends it easily.
Kerr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kerr passes into half guard.
Kerr lands strikes from half guard.
Korobeikin gets back to full guard.
Korobeikin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kerr manages to get himself to full guard.

Korobeikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kerr tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Korobeikin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr is adopting a defensive guard.
Korobeikin stands and throws Kerr's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Korobeikin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kerr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Korobeikin's guard! Nice work there by Kerr!

Korobeikin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Korobeikin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Korobeikin has his foot on Kerr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kerr works his way back into a safe position though.
Korobeikin is breathing heavily.
Kerr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Korobeikin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kerr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Korobeikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr is really struggling to control Korobeikin but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerr is one step ahead there.
Korobeikin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Korobeikin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerr defends it easily.
Kerr throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Korobeikin wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Korobeikin throws a poor cross that misses

and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Korobeikin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korobeikin keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Kerr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Korobeikin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kerr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mark Kerr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerr forces his way into half guard.
Korobeikin is refusing to be controlled, as Kerr sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korobeikin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kerr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Korobeikin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Korobeikin working for a triangle but Kerr defends it easily.
Korobeikin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerr pushing down on Korobeikin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Korobeikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korobeikin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Korobeikin is looking for a triangle but Kerr pushes his legs off easily.
Kerr trying to control but Korobeikin is working from the bottom.

Korobeikin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerr defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korobeikin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Korobeikin is trying to control. Kerr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Korobeikin trying to mount his opponent but Kerr defends it.

Korobeikin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr wants to improve his position but Korobeikin is controlling well.
Korobeikin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kerr reverses the position - he's now on top in Korobeikin's guard.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Korobeikin working for a triangle but Kerr defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Kerr.
I think Kerr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kerr!